I am wealthy...

Sunday mornings are one of the best for me... I have the whole house to myself and I can sit and reflect on my previous week, while looking ahead to the week yet to come. Today as I ponder, I realize that I such a wealthy woman. Like TRUE wealth.... We have, since I have last written, "adopted" a son. He is 17 and just a handsome young man. He is smarter than he gives himself credit for. He has been here a month, and I hope he stays with us for years! He is clever and funny, and his smile is rockstar quality. He has become a quick addition to our family, and I appreciate him more than he will ever know. He has accepted us as his family and my love for him is that of a mother, I will love and protect him until my last breath. He is a true blessing.... I am wealthy My oldest daughter has been one of the best teenagers ever. I am grateful for the fact that she isn't a teenage girl filled with promiscuity and angst. She helps out her younger sister with little resistance, and is always willing to step up and be our helping hand. She has beauty in her smile that is contagious to those around her, and a positive attitude that flies along side her beauty. I am so proud of her! I will love and protect her until my last breath. She is an amazing gift from God... I am wealthy My youngest baby girl is now in her awkward middle school life. She is my little fashionista, and such a cool kid. She can turn any kind of seeming "junk" into works of art. She whizzes through literature, gobbling chapters at a time. She is my realist who keeps everyone's feet on the ground when needed. She has a contagious giggle. I will love and protect her until my last breath. She is a little piece of heaven... I am wealthy My pups (who are an extension of my children) are all unique. All 3 of them bring a little something extra to my family. The house, although it is quaint, would not be the same without the clicking of their nails on the hardwood floors. The couch would be empty, even though now, there is little room for the human children to sit sometimes. The nose art on the windows, would be gone, but so would my extra special greetings from the furkids when I arrive home after a long day of work. I will love each of my furkids until their last breath.. I am wealthy My husband accepts ALL of this nonsense that comes with 6 children. He shows me love and respect. He loves each one of our children, and pushes them to their potential (often meeting some resistance) He is my best friend, and I know without him none of the stuff above would be possible. I would be a hot mess without his support. I am able to give my love to all of our children because he fills me with his love when I am drained. Together we stand in the gap. I will honor and love him until my last breath...I am wealthy Real wealth is not measured in just monetary items... that's what rich people have. I have an abundance of wealth, and I would't change it for anything. That's it for now, until next time....

Was I really wrong about her?

Today, I have been irritated. Actually that's an untrue statement, I've been irritated for over a week and a half, but who's counting? Regretfully, I have to admit that I have been a terrible judge in character. Here I thought, Kelly was a loyal, trustworthy, non-dramatic person. I think, as it seems, that I have been wrong. I hired Kelly and was so excited since she seemed to have a great attitude and appeared to also be a team player. Even though her job history had indicated that she hadn't held a job for more than 6-8 months at a time, I bought her excuses that her employers were unfair to her, and how her leaving them wasn't her fault. I mean, she seemed so straight forward---which was AWESOME. Then we had a few "instances" occur and I found her at the center of the chaos and drama surrounding these instances, but even still... i believed her when she gave me, what appeared to be, honest answers. What was I thinking? Here's the other kicker... she actually deflected the blame, throwing my suspicions onto a different staff member--and i bought it! After I had JUST read how guilty people usually do that very tactic! UGH!!! FINALLY, we could no longer see past her unprofessional behaviors. We ended up firing her. Unfortunately, we have had SEVERAL people come to us concerned about her postings on Facebook that bash us. That smear our name, and reputation. Now, I don't personally see these posts as she has blocked me and everyone she quickly associates with me, but somehow, other people come to me with these rantings. I have pushed those off too, deciding that she obviously is a little less mature than I am, and that sooner or later she will run out of steam... however, we are going on TWO MONTHS later and she's still going strong with the slander. I guess, I've reached maximum level of regret. I mean, honestly, how could I have been so wrong about someone? I have been told that it takes all kinds... but geez. I hope someone else doesn't fall for the same song and dance that I did. I used to think I was pretty good at reading people... now, looking back, I can see how wrong I was. Maybe you could get her side of the story by checking out her Facebook... I hear she puts ALL the stuff that others have done to wrong her on there...and she discloses many other tidbits... now I can't confirm it, but maybe you can see it with your own eyes. EVERYONE has a pattern to the behavior... and like the old cliche' A leopard never changes their spots... I guess I should consider that from now on. That's all for now, until next time....

We could be friends...but you have to TRY a whole lot harder

Dear 3 women who don't have a clue, First of all let's begin by saying--- you have become a huge pain in my butt! I haven't given you a second thought until recently, and it would seem (given your actions and words lately) that you do little more, than think of me in ALL of your spare time. I am flattered, I must admit, but also I am over it--- you 3 have made a sad attempt to become stars in the movie SINGLE WHITE FEMALE. I know I am incredibly awesome, but seriously ladies, I don't want to be bothered by your slanderous tongues any further. I also know that this all stems from nothing more than jealousy- Yep, I realize you're jealous because I have an amazing husband, two beautiful daughters, some really great friends (some of which you want ALL for yourself)and lastly, a successful business that I am passionate about. Here's a thought...why don't you take ALL of the energy you are spending on trash talking and instead use it to try and become incredible yourselves.... I mean REALLY, 2 of you could really use that energy to lose some weight---actually a ton of weight would be good for you to lose (since it would seem that when you're not flapping you gums spreading vicious gossip about me, you are feeding your pie-holes with anything you can fit into it) Also, all 3 of you could use with an attitude adjustment...I mean how long can you 3 go on in life blaming EVERYONE else for anything bad that has happened to you? At WHAT point in your pathetic adult lives are you going to assume responsibility for ANY of YOUR actions? How long can you maintain such negativity? How many more people can you count that have "wronged"you in some way? Who else can you possibly smack talk about without getting your fat lonely asses kicked? I am thinking the list can not be too long--- Why not try and get a job that you don't complain about constantly, or how about trying to find someone who wants to spend part of their lives with you (i know this may mean some actual effort on your part) I also know this sounds like a huge hurdle to have to overcome, so I'll start small---How about you just begin this life changing event that you are going to have, with just keeping your damn mouth shut...yes, let's start there... that seems TOTALLY reasonable... I trust you can handle at least that much. Good luck with your life changing adventures ladies... I can't wait to meet the new improved you... until next time....

The cops called today....

Well, the cops called today...about one of our kids...as in the fur kids... Yes you read it right... the cops called about my precious fur kid named Bruce. He is the most adorable dog ever... part great dane, lab and american bulldog all rolled into one heck of an adorable pup. He came to us by chance, we weren't looking for a dog, but he fell into our family, and we LOVE him. So back to the call... seems that he "scared" the neighbor broad. She was outside mowing the lawn, and allegedly, Bruce jumped on her and GASHED her(her words)leg, and she was scared, so instead of being an adult and talking to us (since by the way my husband was standing right there when the dog "attacked " her) She called the cops, not right away, well after the fact. WHAT THE HELL, YOU STUPID ASSHOLE!? She felt that since she is the vice president of our local humane society, she had no other course of action... WHAT THE HELL does that even mean?!?! And since he's a pitbul (again her words) she felt like she HAD to report it...WHAT?!?!?! Again I say, you stupid asshole... he's not a fricken Pitbull you ignoramous! How exactly did you even become a MEMBER of the humane society, let alone the vice president if you don't know your breeds. And let's fricken say for arguments sake, that he was a pitbull, what the hell differecne does that even make? Labs don't cause issue? Or how about those yippy little dogs like the chihuahua? Ten years ago it was the German Shepards and before that Doberman Pincers... WHATCH OUT FOLKS, next it will be poodles and pugs! Mark my words! As for the ignorant, juvenile, half whit broad next door... I have two words for you... SUCK IT! That is all, Until next time